ALVARADO NAMED PART OF 2013 TOP HEALTH SYSTEMS IN NATION

ALVARADO NAMED PART OF 2013 TOP HEALTH SYSTEMS IN NATION

04-15-2013

Alvarado Hospital, as part of Prime Healthcare Services, was recognized in April among the "Top 15 Top Health Systems” in the nation by Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters) based on quality of care, efficiency and patient satisfaction.

This is the third time in five years that Prime Healthcare has earned the national distinction. Paradise Valley Hospital in South Bay also was recognized as part of Prime Healthcare.

According to Truven Health, compared to its peers, Prime Healthcare hospitals saved more lives, caused fewer patient complications, followed industry-recommended standards of care more closely, made fewer patient safety errors, released patients half a day sooner and scored better on overall patient satisfaction. This annual, quantitative study uses objective, independent research and public data sources. Health systems do not apply, and winners do not pay to market their award.

"Prime Healthcare consistently shows that it’s a leader in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape,” said Mike Sarian, Prime Healthcare president of operations. "The award serves as a reassurance to the Prime team of clinicians, physicians and leaders who have been dedicated to do the right thing, always and every time.”